[JJ Racaza Competition Pistol Class May 15/16 at the Richmond Rod And Gun Club]

On 2/14/2019 at 7:50 PM, Midas said:

Shooting experience of at least one year.

 

Is that general shooting experience or competition shooting experience?

[Attachment mechanism for BOSS?]

What attachment mechanism do you use for your BOSS hangar?  The included aluminum plate?  Does anyone run Tek-Lok on it?  I like the idea of running Tek-Lok so I can switch between different belts (double belt for USPSA, regular belt for defensive shooting courses) more easily.

 

Am I overthinking?  I already have the Tek-Lok bracket off the BladeTech holster I'm using on it, so there's no cost difference to me.

[Marking Magazines & Other Stuff?]

So, I recently realized I'm not the only shooter who has CZ 75 magazines.  Or an UpLULA.  Or Howard Leight Impact Sport muffs. 

 

In order to keep mine mine and avoid confusion on the range, I'd like to mark them.  For the non-magazine items, I figure a label maker will work wonderfully.  For the magazines, I'm thinking of a paint-based marker so I can write on the side and not risk it catching during reloads.

 

I'm sure I'm not the first to think of all this -- what do you do?

[Better Belt for Heavier Shooter?]

I'm a heavier shooter, just getting into USPSA, trying to figure out which belt I should get.  For classes and so forth I've been wearing one of my regular belts, but wondering if I should upgrade to a 2-piece setup.  I'll be shooting production with a CZ 75 SP-01 in a Blade-tech Holster.  I see Blade-tech has a double belt, as does CR Speed, Double Alpha, and Shooter's Connection.  Would anyone say one is better than another for a heavier shooter?  Is there a substantial difference between the options?

 

Also, does anyone use the Blade-Tech drop/offset instead of something like the BOSS?  I like the TekLok system, and, well, it's cheaper.

[How good a shot before starting USPSA?]

I just took a "Safe Handgun Competitor" course at Richmond Rod & Gun club and I'm hooked.  Unfortunately I can't shoot a match until April because of my work schedule (unless I find another club...) but I'm so excited to go for it.

[Something you should never do before a match....]

6 hours ago, Jumprun13k said:

Dont eat Taco Bell on the way. 

 

Didnt happen to me, but a friend grabbed a burrito on the way to a weekly indoor match one evening. Thought she had some gas, turned out to be more of an explosive shart. 

 

Did the shot timer pick it up?

[When would you want a 1x optic?]

Where does your eye focus with a 1x optic?  At the distance of the reticle?  I've always loved that red dots (even if they're a little off-round due to my astigmatism) focus at infinity so I can reasonably shoot with both eyes open.

[When would you want a 1x optic?]

I don't mean a variable (1-6x or so) optic, but a pure 1x like this prism optic from primary arms: https://www.primaryarms.com/pa-1x-compact-prism-scope-with-acss-cyclops-reticle-black

 

What's the advantage/disadvantage compared to a red dot?

[Black tape for painted targets question.]

5 hours ago, Jay63 said:

I paint the targets for our club matches. To make crisp straight lines I use Black Duct Tape. A friend is tasked with painting the targets for an upcoming area match. The MD does not want to use duct tape because it flexes to much. What tape do you guys use for Sectional and Area match targets.

Thanks

Jay

 

Flexes too much in what way?  I've never made targets, but it seems like it's going to stay where you put it.

[What's the most unsafe thing you've seen at a match?]

Sorry I started this thread, it was clearly unwise in hindsight.

[What's the most unsafe thing you've seen at a match?]

18 minutes ago, jkrispies said:

No offense to the OP (seriously, I understand the intent of the question) but I really hate threads like this.  All it takes is one anti-2A-er to do a google search and we’re giving them fodder to use against us.  Just think before you post, please.  

 

I understand your point, and had not considered that before hand, but like @RJH, I doubt it makes any differences to the antis.  They're uneducated about firearms and I don't think they'll try to educate themselves anyway.  I'd rather avoid new incidents by learning from the mistakes of others in the past.  (New mistakes would obviously also be fuel for antis...)

[What's the most unsafe thing you've seen at a match?]

16 minutes ago, Flatland Shooter said:

Back in the mid-80's at a semi-major match in Glen Rose, Texas a competitor did the unthinkable.  I did not witness his actions but word got around the match quickly.  I was told later that in addition to a match DQ, it also resulted in a permanent ban from USPSA.

 

A competitor on "unload and show clear" rushed through the process and holstered his pistol.  The RO advised he did not see an empty chamber and asked he show clear.  Per the version we heard, the competitor drew his gun, cocked back the hammer, pointed it at his temple and dropped the hammer.

 

At the RO's temple, or his own?  I mean, either is insane behavior.  Quite frankly, should've resulted in criminal charges, but I understand why not drawing attention might've been desirable.

[What's the most unsafe thing you've seen at a match?]

Curious so that we can all learn what not to do.  (And because there are some good stories.)  I'm a very new shooter, and I want to learn what to avoid.  (Obviously, muzzle control and trigger finger control are critical.)  I'd love to hear how it got to the situation as well.

[Are all 2011s SA-only?]

Ah, makes sense.  Thanks for the quick answer!

[Are all 2011s SA-only?]

Never even seen a 2011-style gun in person, so this is probably a stupid question.  Are all of them SAO?

[Need some Enous Forum computer geeks to chime in.]

Google drive is not part of Google+.  Google+ was the social networking service provided by Google, Drive is part of the suite of productivity applications and is not affected by the G+ shutdown.  See "Will I still have access to other Google services after my Google+ content is deleted?" on the Google+ Shutdown FAQ.

 

There's a few other sources confirming that Drive (and GMail, etc.) will not be affected:

• https://plus.google.com/110453952124930912632/posts/SF24mYycDZo
• https://plus.google.com/101414769040698122263/posts/3qY46dopL2F
• https://plus.google.com/103296153795242348114/posts/c9Sm7y9u4av

Apparently you're not the only person who found the message unclear.

 

[Need some Enous Forum computer geeks to chime in.]

Are you certain you are not thinking of Google+?  I'm not aware of any plans to shutter Drive.  There's this announcement: https://support.google.com/plus/answer/9195133?hl=en

[Looking at a transitional cz 75 for uspsa backup and some idpa]

14 hours ago, IHAVEGAS said:

 

Careful with the rules on this one. If you start with a no FPB gun that is cool, if you disable a FPB that can cause a bad day if there is a knowledgable person checking equipment. 

IIRC, that only applies in production/carry optics?

[Mixing Mag Pouches?]

Is mixing types of mag pouches a terrible idea?  I have 2 double mag pouches from bladetech, but I'm told I should really be carrying ~6 mags for my SP-01 in production.  I'd like to get something more appropriate like DAA racers or Ghost 360 pouches, but I'm not sure I want to buy all 6 right now (especially until I try them).  How screwed up will it be (as a newbie, keep in mind) to mix like this?  Or should I just buy another double pouch from bladetech to keep it all the same?

[Something you should never do before a match....]

2 hours ago, jkrispies said:

This is my point when I say “a bunch of coffee” before the match is bad.   Now, if you get the shakes after only 24 hours of no coffee.... then.... maybe that’s a different discussion thread, lol.  

 

Oh, I definitely do. 

[Training transitions at an indoor range]

@Rez805 can you share where in CA you're able to train and do drills?  I'm in the Bay Area and all the ranges I've been to have been fairly serious about the rate of fire issues.  (And no holster draw, etc.)

[Brands & Types of Grip Tape?]

I'd like to put a spot of grip tape on the side of my frame to index my trigger finger when drawing/transitioning/etc.  Is there a particular brand of grip tape/skateboard tape that is favored?

[New CZ 75 B owner]

Just now, AnonymousCitizen said:

Thanks - I'd seen that link and I will move it to the top of my to do list.  Any thoughts taking the lifter out and replacing it with the spacer, or removing the lifter AND the existing CZ-75B sear, and replacing both of those parts with a CZ-75 sear??

 

Both of those should work just fine, I know people who have removed the lifter and used the spacer with no problems.

 

If this is a competition pistol, note that you can't remove the FPB and compete in USPSA production per Rule 22 in Appendix D4.

[Landing in L.A. with regular rifle and Hi Cap mags (rifle + pistol)]

3 hours ago, BoyGlock said:

And the 2011 in LA?

 

I'm not sure what you're alluding to, but there's no problem with bringing a 2011-type pistol into California.  The magazines would be the issue, but that's been discussed above.

[Landing in L.A. with regular rifle and Hi Cap mags (rifle + pistol)]

I live here, so all of my magazines are factory 10-round magazines.  I do believe the modifications must be permanent, as everyone that I know of modified their magazines involved pinning & welding, epoxy, or other significant modifications.

 

I suggest contacting the California DOJ to find out the best options: https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/contact  They are responsible for the regulations on enforcement of the laws in California.